Used Football Equipment

Used football equipment
can be a less expensive alternative to purchasing brand new. Helmets,
padding, and footballs could all be purchased used, provided you don't
mind the previous use. You should be very careful however when purchasing
used equipment, because previously used protective
gear may not be as reliable in its purpose of safety. Ensure that
helmets are the proper fit, and that there are no cracks in
the plastic or tears in the inside padding. The jaw pads and air bladders
should be in excellent condition and the chin strap secure.

Equipment in
respects to padding such as hip pads, knee pads and thigh pads should
also be without tears and your shoulder padding shouldn't have
any cracks in the armour. Your gloves
can most likely be purchased used provided they are also in
good condition. Your shoes or cleats
you will want to purchase new. Not only in the interest of hygiene,
but your cleats should be comfortably fitted to your own feet,
rather than broken in by a previous player.